Efficacy
/ˈɛfɪkəsi/
The maximum response that can be achieved with a drug.
Effusion
/ɪˈfjuːʒən/
The escape of fluid from blood vessels into a body cavity.
Electrolyte
/ɪˈlɛktrəlaɪt/
Substances that become ions in solution and conduct electricity.
Elimination
/ɪˌlɪmɪˈneɪʃən/
Process by which a drug is removed from the body.
Elixir
/ɪˈlɪksər/
A clear, sweetened, hydroalcoholic oral liquid.
Embolism
/ˈɛmbəlɪzəm/
The sudden blockage of an artery by a clot or bubble.
Emetic
/ɪˈmɛtɪk/
A substance that causes vomiting.
Empirical
/ɛmˈpɪrɪkəl/
Therapy based on clinical experience rather than lab data.
Emulsion
/ɪˈmʌlʃən/
A mixture of two immiscible liquids.
Endocrine
/ˈɛndəkrɪn/
Relating to glands which secrete hormones into the blood.
Endogenous
/ɛnˈdɒdʒɪnəs/
Produced within the organism.
Enzyme
/ˈɛnzaɪm/
A biological catalyst.
Epidural
/ˌɛpɪˈdʊərəl/
Injection into the spinal canal around the dura mater.
Epinephrine
/ˌɛpɪˈnɛfrɪn/
Hormone used to treat anaphylaxis and cardiac arrest.
Erythema
/ˌɛrɪˈθiːmə/
Superficial reddening of the skin.
Etiology
/ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒi/
The cause or manner of causation of a disease.
Euphoria
/juːˈfɔːriə/
A state of intense excitement induced by certain drugs.
Exacerbation
/ɪɡˌzæsərˈbeɪʃən/
A worsening or flare-up of a disease.
Expectorant
/ɪkˈspɛktərənt/
Medicine which promotes the secretion of sputum.
Extravasation
/ɪkˌstrævəˈseɪʃən/
Leakage of drug from a vessel into surrounding tissue.